What are the features of the 10-speed transmission in the 2020 RAV4?

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07/30/25 3:31am
2020 RAV4 is equipped with a 10-speed CVT continuously variable transmission. The features of the 10-speed CVT are as follows: Good fuel economy: CVT can achieve stepless speed change within a fairly wide range, obtaining the best match between the transmission system and engine conditions. By relying on the transmission's stepless speed regulation to adapt to various vehicle speeds, the engine can operate under optimal conditions for a long time, thereby improving combustion efficiency and correspondingly enhancing fuel economy. Excellent power performance: CVT can achieve closed-loop control with the engine, fully utilizing the engine's maximum torque. Its performance in deceleration and torque increase is significantly better than MT and AT. The characteristics of CVT make its power performance notably superior to manual and automatic transmissions. Superior comfort: CVT can improve driving comfort. With no gears, the shifting process is continuous and linear, providing smooth acceleration without gear shift shocks. There is no downshift jerking phenomenon like in AT during rapid acceleration. The CVT system has a wide transmission ratio range, generally between 2.400-0.395, resulting in low engine speed and reduced noise during high-speed driving, allowing drivers and passengers to enjoy a quiet and relaxed comfortable feeling during the journey.
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